straight
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The GDP report badly missed Bank of Canada and market expectations for growth of about 1.5% annualized, and triggered talk of a recession because of the two straight quarters of economic contraction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
“Anytime you see parabolic moves or linear vertical moves, that’s telling you that it’s less about a sober assessment of a company’s prospects on a straight valuation basis than it is about people chasing momentum.”
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Dunkley, who has opened in all of England's T20s under Edwards, made a start again, reaching double figures for the fifth time in a row, before hitting straight to deep mid-wicket.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
In fact, he said, the index had never before done so for more than three straight sessions.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
We knew it was a risk, but we walked straight up the gravel drive and knocked loudly on the huge front door.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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